Current Affairs - Economy - Discussion

India secured the sixth position in the Asia Manufacturing Index 2026, placing it in the middle among 11 Asian manufacturing economies. The index evaluates countries on multiple pillars such as economic strength, infrastructure quality, workforce readiness, innovation capacity, and trade environment. India’s ranking reflects steady progress supported by a large domestic market and improving infrastructure, but it also highlights the need for faster reforms and stronger execution. As competition intensifies across Asia, enhancing ease of doing business, logistics efficiency, skills development, and technological adoption will be essential for India to improve its manufacturing competitiveness.